Abstract
Which way around? A J-aggregated zinc porphyrin dendrimer can be used to detect the macroscopic chirality of a vortex. The sign of the circular dichroism response changes quickly upon switching from clockwise (CW) to counterclockwise (CCW) stirring (see picture). The observed chiroptical activity most likely arises from a macroscopic helical alignment of nanofibers formed from the polymeric J-aggregate. (Chemical Equation Presented).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8198-8202 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 43 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chirality
- Circular dichroism
- Dendrimers
- Porphyrinoids
- Vortices
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)